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The technologies typically synonymous with Silicon Valley startups and major tech titans like artificial intelligence (AI), Bluetooth wearables, and geo-enabled smartphone applications are making their way into an unlikely suspect: hearing aids. These new AI-powered devices are a hearing aid, fitness tracker, mental health tracker, wellness coach, and foreign language translator in one. They make […]

You’re Not Alone Over 47 million Americans experience hearing loss in the U.S., with 15 % falling into the age range of 45-64. If you are experiencing hearing loss symptoms, you might be ready for your first hearing exam. Locating a certified hearing instrument specialist and booking an appointment will guarantee you clear results and […]

Hearing loss is one the most common sensory conditions among aging Americans and is quickly becoming a serious health and social issue. Ignoring your hearing loss can have a serious impact on your social life, finances, and overall well-being. Many do not realize untreated hearing loss can accelerate cognitive decline – increasing our risk of […]

Addressing your hearing concerns is an important life decision. Whether you are just beginning to notice a change in your hearing or have been told you would benefit from wearing hearing aids, there is a lot to consider moving forward. The choice you make will depend on not only your level of hearing loss but […]

It’s the time of year everyone enjoys- The holiday season. The holidays are a time of togetherness, a time to share in beloved family holiday traditions that have been around for generations. Turkey and stuffing aside, one of the biggest Thanksgiving traditions for my family was always the Thanksgiving Day football game. While the Detroit […]

Fourth Consecutive Year Product Designs Have Been Recognized. Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that Audibel A3i, its Made for iPhone® hearing aid, has been honored with a red dot award: product design 2014. This is the fourth consecutive year Starkey Hearing Technologies has won this […]

What is the Best Hearing Aid for You? There is nothing more important to the manufacturers of hearing aids and hearing healthcare professionals than your satisfaction with their product and services. The industry is people-oriented in that it allows significant interaction and communication between the person with the hearing loss and the hearing healthcare professional […]

When we think of helping a loved one with hearing loss who declines use of hearing aids, we often think of how important it is to repeat ourselves, speak clearly, speak louder or interpret what others say if they cannot hear the message. But when we do these good deeds for loved ones with a […]

Activities and lifestyle are important considerations for potential hearing aid users because of the variability in listening environments that they may encounter. Individuals who work or have active social lives may be more likely to benefit from advanced hearing aids and added features like directionality and noise reduction than individuals with less social lifestyles in […]

We feel our best when we do our best. At the top of our game is where we all want to be. This is as true in the workplace as it is on the basketball court. But to stay at the top of your game at work and in life, you need to stay primed […]

Brian Secemsky, M.D. The Curbside Consult: My Ears Are Ringing! Posted: 09/11/2012 5:15 pm This past week, I was hanging out at a café with my good friend Molly doing what I do best: complaining. Because Molly happens to be a doctor of audiology, I decided to customize my generic and drawn-out rants to […]

8/21/2012 Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Researchers Present at Bi-Annual IHCON Meeting Minneapolis, Aug. 9, 2012 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that company researchers authored and collaborated on more than 12 posters and presented several lectures at the International Hearing Aid Research Conference 2012 (IHCON) held […]

Aug 23, 2012

By Hearing Specialist

Denise Dador More: Bio, Facebook, Home Page, News Team LOS ANGELES (KABC) — When it comes to hearing loss you might be surprised to find out how many Baby-Boomers say they’ve got hearing issues. Years of loud concerts and noise have taken their toll. But are people 50 and older adequately screened? It’s a controversial […]

When people seek out help for their hearing, how does one know when they’re hearing as well as they should be? Isn’t hearing mostly subjective? The answers to these very valid questions are through the use of objective testing. Objective tests are standardized, clinically research-based exams that use the patient’s hearing levels that were obtained […]

Health Tip: When Children Develop Hearing Loss Here are common warning signs August 21, 2012 RSS Feed Print (HealthDay News) — Children, especially the very young, aren’t always able to verbalize when something’s wrong. Hearing loss, which can affect a person for life, is no exception. The National Institute on Deafness and Other […]

Hearing connects us to each other and the world. We often pay little attention to this sense because it’s involuntary and automatic. Like vision, hearing gradually declines as we get older. The typical clues are increasing the volume of the television and frequently asking others to repeat themselves; both equally frustrating for the person and […]